Is Kaggle important for a data science career?

Very. Kaggle is where employers validate skills beyond certificates. Even one well-documented Kaggle notebook can generate interview invitations.

Is Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune Online Online MSc valid for jobs?

Yes — Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune Online is UGC DEB approved and NAAC A++ accredited. The degree is identical to an on-campus degree and valid for private sector, banks, and government job portals across India.

What is the fee for MSc Data Science at Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune Online?

Total fee is ₹35K – ₹140K. EMI options start from ₹2,500/month. No-cost EMI available via lending partners.

Can I work while doing MSc from Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune Online?

Yes — designed for working professionals. Live sessions on weekends, recorded lectures available 24/7. Exams are Online — no campus visits required.

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Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune

4.5· 200+ verified students· 9,100 enrolled

Undergraduate · 2 Years (4 Semesters); extendable to 4 years · UGC DEB Approved

Online MSc — Data Science

Master Python, machine learning, AI, SQL, and data visualisation — the skill stack reshaping every industry in India.

✓ NAAC A++✓ UGC DEB✓ NIRF #24✓ AICTE✓ WES Recognised✓ PSU Eligible

Total Fees

₹35K – ₹140K

Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters); extendable to 4 years

Avg Salary

₹5L – ₹30L per annum

NIRF Rank

#24

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Key Highlights

Why Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune stands out for MSc — Data Science

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Accreditation

NAAC A++

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NIRF Rank

#24 Overall · #11 Mgmt

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Approvals

UGC DEB · NAAC A++ · NIRF #11

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Exam Mode

Online

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EMI From

₹2,500/month

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Govt Job Eligible

PSU & Govt Jobs Eligible

About Data Science Specialisation

Data Science is the most in-demand specialisation across both MBA and MCA programs. Roles grew 45% YoY in India. It combines statistical analysis, machine learning, programming, and business intelligence to drive data-driven decisions across every sector.

Why Choose This Specialisation

45% YoY job growth — highest of any technology specialisation in India

Roles exist in every sector: BFSI, healthcare, e-commerce, manufacturing, government

Highest salary premium over general graduates — typically 2–3× non-specialised peers

AI/ML expertise now mandatory at product companies and increasingly at IT firms

Short learning feedback loop — build real projects and prove skills quickly

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Skills You'll Gain

In-demand competencies for Data Science professionals — specific to this specialisation

Python — pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow Machine Learning — supervised/unsupervised, model evaluation, hyperparameter tuning SQL & NoSQL — complex queries, indexing, MongoDB Data Visualization — Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, seaborn Statistical Analysis — hypothesis testing, regression, A/B testing Big Data Tools — Spark, Hadoop, cloud data pipelines NLP — text analysis, sentiment, transformer models MLOps — model deployment, monitoring, CI/CD for ML

Recommended Certifications

Stack these certifications alongside your degree for maximum career impact

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate — embedded Semester 1

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Tableau Desktop Specialist — visualisation certification

Kaggle Competition Certificates — real-world ML skill proof

Career Path — Data Science

Roles at each career stage after MSc in Data Science

Entry Level (0–2 yrs)

Data Analyst

Cleans data, builds dashboards, reports insights to business teams

Junior Data Scientist

Applies ML models to structured business problems with guidance

BI Analyst

Manages Power BI/Tableau dashboards and KPI reporting

Mid Level (3–6 yrs)

Data Scientist

Leads end-to-end ML projects from problem framing to deployment

ML Engineer

Builds, deploys, and monitors models in production systems

Analytics Manager

Leads a team of analysts; defines KPI frameworks and data strategy

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

Principal Data Scientist

Sets technical direction for large ML programmes and manages data science team

Head of Data / CDO

Owns organisational data strategy and governance at executive level

AI Product Manager

Bridges data science and product development; manages AI-powered products

Salary & Career Growth

Salary Range

₹5L – ₹30L per annum

Entry-level data analysts earn ₹4–7L; experienced data scientists ₹15–25L; Principal/Lead ₹30–50L. Strong ML portfolio + cloud certification can push first-job salary to ₹8–12L.

Top Hiring Companies

Google IndiaAmazon IndiaMicrosoft IndiaFlipkartPaytmSwiggyZomatoPhonePeMu SigmaFractal Analytics

Fee Structure & EMI Options

Total Programme Fee	₹35K – ₹140K
Semester Fee (approx)	₹35K + per semester
EMI Starting From	₹2,500/month
No-cost EMI	Available via Edify partners*
Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters); extendable to 4 years
Exam Mode	Online

Get Exact EMI Calculation

No-cost EMI options available. Exact EMI depends on tenure & bank. Our counsellors will share exact breakdown on WhatsApp.

*No-cost EMI via partner lending institutions. Subject to eligibility.

Your Degree Certificate

Upon successful completion, Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune awards you an official degree certificate that is:

✅Identical to the on-campus degree — same university, same certificate

🏛️Accredited by NAAC A++ and approved by UGC DEB

📋Valid for private sector, banks, corporate hiring India-wide

🏆Valid for PSU and government job applications

🌍WES recognised — valid for immigration and jobs abroad

📱DigiLocker accessible — share digitally with any employer

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Master of Business Administration

Data Science Specialisation

Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune

UGC DEBNAAC A++NIRF #11AICTE

Sample preview — actual certificate issued by Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune

Eligibility & Admission

Any Graduation

Graduation with 50% marks from recognized university

Minimum 50% marks

In qualifying exam (graduation or 12th)

No upper age limit

Working professionals of any age are welcome

No entrance exam

Direct admission — no CAT, MAT, or GMAT required

Working professionals, freshers seeking premium brand, students wanting high-tec

Examination Pattern

Component	Details	Weightage
Internal Assessment	Assignments, Projects & Case Studies	30%
External Assessment	End-term Examination (Online)	70%

Minimum passing: 40% in each subject

Medium: English

Exam mode: Online

Real-World Project Ideas

Build these projects during your program to stand out in interviews

1.Customer churn prediction using XGBoost on telecom data (Kaggle dataset)

2.Real-time sentiment analysis dashboard for brand social media mentions

3.Hospital readmission risk model using public clinical datasets (MIMIC)

Resume Tip

Data Science resumes are evaluated against GitHub and Kaggle. For every project: state the business problem, dataset size, model chosen, and metric achieved (e.g., "89% accuracy using XGBoost on 500K-row dataset").

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Student Reviews

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Nikhil Deshmukh

Pune · Jan 2024

MBA

Symbiosis brand name carries so much weight in Maharashtra. Zero exam policy is a huge relief for working professionals. NAAC A++.

Swati Joshi

Mumbai · July 2024

MBA Finance

No exam stress is a big plus. Content is industry relevant and faculty are approachable. Degree well recognised in financial services.

Rajan Kulkarni

Nagpur · July 2023

MBA HR

Assignment based learning is more practical than exams. Symbiosis brand is respected in HR circles. Good lateral move after completing.

Varsha Patil

Nashik · Jan 2025

MBA Marketing

Symbiosis is a dream brand in Maharashtra. No exam model suits my lifestyle perfectly. Marketing electives are extremely practical.

Siddharth Rao

Hyderabad · July 2024

MBA Finance

SSODL has unique advantage of assignment-only assessment. Got into BFSI with Symbiosis degree. Brand recognition very high.

Priyanka Modak

Kolhapur · Jan 2024

MBA HR

Symbiosis HR faculty are amazing practitioners. Loved the no-exam model — projects and case studies are so much more meaningful.

Reviews collected from verified students via Edify counselling platform. 200+ reviews across all programs at Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune.